On 11 March 2019, the Commission conducted follow up inspection in the area after complaints about the appearance, odour and taste of the water supplied were raised. Subsequent to this inspection, the City of Tshwane agreed to take steps to meaningfully engage with water users and residents on all aspects related to water supply in the area. In order to achieve a sustainable reconciliation of the varying interests, the Commission and the Department of Water and Sanitation will be part of the meeting in an honest endeavour to find mutually acceptable solutions.

Details of the public meeting are as follows:

Date: 26 March 2019

Venue: Mandela Hall, Hammanskraal

Time: 17:00

For further information contact the Gauteng Provincial Office of the South African Human Rights Commission: Buang Jones, Provincial Manager, T: 011 877 3752 / C: 078 617 0476; E: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Philip Molekoa: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; 011 877 3754 / 083 731 0662